Nicodemus

Nicodemus: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪkəˈdiːməs/

Meaning and origin of Nicodemus

  • A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Νῑκόδημος (Nīkódēmos), from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”).

How popular is Nicodemus?

45U.S. babies in 2025
#2482peak rank (1994)
1,120babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicodemus. Its highest rank for boys was #2482 in 1994. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nicodemus FAQ

What does the name Nicodemus mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Νῑκόδημος (Nīkódēmos), from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”).

What is the origin of the name Nicodemus?

Nicodemus is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nicodemus?

Since 1880, 1,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicodemus. Its highest rank for boys was #2482 in 1994. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nicodemus a boy or girl name?

Nicodemus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,120 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.